Sachs Family Foundation
The Sachs Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Established in 2020, it operates as a philanthropic organization with limited staffing and a preselected grantee approach.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$824K
+2.8% YoY
Grant Count
22
+22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
-15.9% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to enhance the purpose of recipient organizations. Recent grant activity shows:
Grant Range
** $3,000 to $167,000
Average Grant
** $182-$333,334
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple states and cities, including:
- States: Colorado, Illinois, New York, Texas
- Cities: Boulder, Chicago, Dallas, Glenview, Lake Forest, Leadville, New York
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $8.9-$9.9 million
- Annual revenue: $165,609-$677,565
- Annual expenses: $875,999-$928,166
- Investment income and dividends: $249,118
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $428,447
The foundation operates with limited paid staffing and relies on volunteer leadership.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by three unpaid directors:
- Laura Sachs – President/Director (1 hour per week)
- David Sachs – Secretary/Director (1 hour per week)
- Michael Burke – Treasurer/Director (1 hour per week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA SACHS | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID SACHS | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL BURKE | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 152, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: (847) 715-2450
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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